1. Richie Sexson, Mariners. 2. Jose Lopez, Mariners. 3. Nick Punto, Twins. Are you looking for reasons to Seattleâs fade? Well, it canât help that Sexson and Lopez â the projected right side of the infield â have on-base percentages of .295 and .290, respectively. (Previous leader: Josh Barfield, Indians).

1. Andruw Jones, Braves. 2. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks. 3. Ray Durham, Giants. The free agency for Jones is going to be fascinating: A long-time star, having by far his worst season, but represented by Scott Boras. Is this a fade or a fluke? (Previous leader: Ray Durham, Giants).

1. Horacio Ramirez, Mariners. 2. Jeff Weaver, Mariners. 3. Ervin Santana, Angels. With some of the horrible performances they received this year, it is hard to believe the Mariners were contenders for as long as they were. (Previous leader: Mike Mussina, Yankees).

1. Kip Wells, Cardinals. 2. Adam Eaton, Phillies. 3. Dontrelle Willis, Marlins. At 8-15 with a 5.27 ERA, Willis has gone a long way to making himself a very, very difficult trade this offseason. (Previous leader: Kip Wells, Cardinals).

AL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

1. Brian Bannister, Royals. 2. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox. 3. Hideki Okajima, Red Sox. Daisuke Matsuzaka has fallen out of consideration for now by going 1-4 with a 9.57 ERA in his last five starts. (Previous leader: Brian Bannister, Royals).